Arabic perfumes - the most interesting notes from the world of the East

Oriental fragrances belong to a completely different world of fragrances than French or Italian compositions. Their secrets are in unusual notes, sensual oils and the power of attraction. It is worth discovering them, getting to know them, and then trying them out for yourself. For your convenience, you can check out our list of real Arabic perfumes.  

At first there were incense - they were used in temples, and then in houses. So the history of perfumery has five thousand years. And their creators and inventors were Arabs. It was they who used the distillation technique to obtain pure essential oil. The famous rose water, which is used all over the world today, was obtained a thousand years ago by the brilliant Arab doctor Avicenna, and this is how oriental fragrant inventions can be multiplied.

Unique aromatic notes in Arabic perfumes

Interestingly, perfumes were not tied to gender, fragrances were always above separation. And although floral fragrances are most often chosen by women today, it is in the Arab countries that rose oil is still widely used by men, preferably scenting their beards with it. But it has nothing to do with the delicate fragrance of May roses from the French fields of Grasse. This is a sensual, rich and strong fragrance derived from a 30-petal damask rose harvested from the Taif Valley in Saudi Arabia. The city is located at an altitude of 1800 m above sea level in a desert landscape, hiding the flowers that have grown on the steep slopes of the mountains. Perhaps it is this unusual location and climate that gives the rose a completely different smell here. The petals are harvested by hand shortly before sunrise, when the concentration of aromatic oil is at its highest. The prices for such an ingredient are exorbitant, as well as for another no less unusual flavor obtained from the agar tree. This is about oud one of the most important fragrances in Arabic perfumery. Where is it from? Well, a tree infected with the corresponding type of fungus slowly changes, giving an unusual resinous substance. And be careful, the price per gram of this fragrant resin is more expensive than gold.

Among the most commonly used oriental notes, one should also mention amber, musk and jasmine. And these truly Arabic traditional fragrances are usually available in the form of an essential oil (alcohol is prohibited in Arab countries) and sold in beautiful, ornate bottles. They are completely different from European minimalist sprays. And because of the oily consistency, they are applied only to the body. This is another difference. The compositions smell differently, slowly appear on the skin and stay on it longer. Alcohol-based eau de parfum should only be applied to clothing to enhance the effect of the oil applied to the skin. The two-step application of fragrance is a natural activity in the Eastern world. It gives an extraordinary enveloping effect, the durability of the composition of notes and makes the enchanting aura float on the body. What flavors are worth trying out for yourself?

Composition with saffron

If you are looking for woody notes and spices in your perfume, give it a try. a combination of saffron with oud and the sweetness of vanilla. Extremely traditional composition Shaghaf Oud eau de parfum it has everything that exclusive Arabic perfumes are famous for. There is even a rose here, but broken with sweet praline. A unisex fragrance housed in a golden bottle, it will be perfect in summer when the heat slowly releases all the notes.

Attar

A concentrated aromatic composition with a rose in the background. Yasmin, Farid - there is no more Arabian fragrance than a rose, moreover, enclosed in oil, which should be applied only to the body. It is best to rub a drop of oil between your wrists to release the notes. You can perfume your neck, knees and ankles with them. It cannot be used on clothes, as it will leave a difficult stain on it, and the fragrance will not have time to reveal the fullness of the bouquet. AND next to the rose you will find notes of Arabian perfumery: hibiscus, patchouli and oud.

In the rainforest

The fragrance, although unisex (like all traditional Arabic oils), has a composition that men may like. Al Haramain, Raffia Silver it is a very rich composition. It consists of: lemon, orange, jasmine, rose, and the base is amber and musk. The effect should be reminiscent of the scent you can smell in a rainforest at its peak. The beautifully shaped flacon in silver and navy blue provides the best presentation for such a unique fragrance.

apple temperature

If you don't like using oils but want to try oriental scents, this might be a good suggestion. ATperfumed ode in spray Ard Al Zaafaran, Shams Al Emara Khusi this is a rather unusual composition in which they collide fruity apple fragrances with notes of vanilla, oud, sandalwood, patchouli, rose, mandarin and white musk. Warm, versatile combination will prove itself regardless of the time of day and occasion.

Sweet Eden

We return to oils, but this time the composition is sweet, fruity and closed in a simpler form. The dropper bottle makes it easy to apply Arabic oil to the body. The composition itself Yasmin, Gianna consists of interesting collisions. Here pears with blueberries, notes of gardenia with lei flowers known in our company as plumeria and patchouli in the lower part of the olfactory pyramid. The name Gianna means Eden, and in this oil it has an extremely exotic, sweet and at the same time quite light character.

luxurious east

Eau de Parfum can be seen as a luxury accessory. And this is exactly the case with water. Luxurious Orientica Amber Rouge collection. The bottle looks like a treasure found on a pirate ship in the captain's chest. The red glass, framed by a gold mesh, hides the sensual composition of the notes. At the beginning it appears jasmine and saffron. It smells in the note of the heart amberand finally flavors spruce resin and cedar wood. Definitely an evening offer.

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